When it comes to the glass industry, innovation is the key to staying ahead. At Vitrum 2023, you have the exclusive opportunity to witness the future of this dynamic field. Mappi, in collaboration with Siemens, is set to redefine the industry landscape. Join us at the Mappi stand and immerse yourself in the world of MEC – Mappi Edge Computing, a comprehensive solution that transcends the boundaries of Industry 4.0.

MEC – MAPPI Edge Computing @ Vitrum 2023

At Vitrum, Mappi will unveil groundbreaking advancements in electronic data and process management. For the first time, experience the seamless integration of efficiency, control, planning, data security, and rapid response in one solution.

What to Expect

• Live Demonstrations of MEC Every Day: Witness MEC in action with daily live demonstrations.
• September 7 – All Day: A Siemens technician will be on hand to answer all your questions about MEC.
• September 7, 11 AM: Join the Mappi MasterGlass session with a Siemens expert to explore how MEC is poised to revolutionize Industry 4.0 and enhance the glass factory’s operations.

MEC – MAPPI Edge Computing @ Vitrum 2023

Empowering the Glass Industry

At MEC – MAPPI Edge Computing, our mission is to drive productivity, enhance quality, optimize consumption, and streamline maintenance in the glass industry.

1. PRODUCTIVITY: MEC optimizes workflows, maximizing production capacity and minimizing wastage of time and resources.

2. QUALITY: MEC meticulously selects parameters for superior glass quality and continuously refines the process, learning and adapting for constant improvement.

3. CONSUMPTION: MEC precisely monitors energy consumption, providing valuable insights to enhance performance and efficiency.

4. MAINTENANCE: MEC utilizes a network of sensors to proactively identify maintenance needs, preventing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted production.

Join at Vitrum 2023, and witness the transformation of the glass industry with MEC – MAPPI Edge Computing. Together, they are shaping the future of glass manufacturing.

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Mappi International is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all visitors at the Fiera Milano Rho fairgrounds, Pavilion 7P, Stand H02 – K13. As a company deeply committed to excellence, we view participation in trade fairs as a vital avenue to connect with our valued customers, understand their unique needs, and present tailor-made solutions. Among the multitude of expos, Vitrum holds a special place in our hearts as it unfolds right here in Italy.

Innovations that Define Tomorrow

This year, the Mappi team eagerly anticipates your presence at our booth. We are poised to showcase a plethora of enhancements to our machines, ranging from the compact Fox to our latest masterpiece, the groundbreaking MTH. However, our excitement doesn’t end there. We are thrilled to introduce you to the new horizons of electronic data and process management, a revolutionary suite of innovations that transcends the boundaries of Industry 4.0. We proudly call it MEC – MAPPI EDGE COMPUTING, a concept that seamlessly combines efficiency, control, planning, data security, and rapid responsiveness.

A Visionary Experience Awaits

Join at the Mappi booth, where an immersive journey into the world of glass awaits. In collaboration with Siemens, they have curated an extraordinary experience that grants you firsthand access to the glassworks of the future.

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The glass processing industry is witnessing a remarkable shift towards full digitalization, interconnectedness, and automation. Industry 4.0 concepts, smart factories, and digital twins of production are shaping the future. While the grand solution may seem overwhelming, Dr. Jan Schäpers, Managing Director of HEGLA-HANIC, the leading software specialist for the glass industry, emphasizes the importance of taking incremental strides to reduce costs, enhance processes, and unleash the potential of software and automation.

Unveiling the Potential: Where Paper Trails Still Linger

Are there areas where paper usage persists? Dr. Jan Schäpers suggests starting the digitalization journey by identifying processes that are controlled manually or lack software integration. These manual steps are prone to errors and often slower compared to system-controlled sequences. Integrating the required data into Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and production planning software through interfaces or centralized input eliminates errors and unlocks the full potential of the organization. Alternatively, information can be transferred via scanning, leveraging machine-readable stickers or laser markings for data capture, enabling product traceability and facilitating efficient production planning.

Efficiency at Its Best: Dynamic Continuous Optimization to Slash Offcut Costs

Optimizing offcuts has long been a priority for glass processing companies. However, with the escalating costs of glass, the need for efficient utilization is more critical than ever. Dynamic continuous optimization presents a solution by continuously adjusting optimization for multiple batches, accommodating remade panes or new orders. This approach maximizes resource utilization, reduces waste, and enhances operational efficiency. Augmenting the optimization software with an automatic remnant system further streamlines the process, ensuring usable panes are readily available for cutting operations.

Empowering Employees through Transparent Information

The digitalization and automation of systems generate vast amounts of data, which can be leveraged to enhance employee engagement and understanding of production processes. By implementing an intuitive monitoring system, real-time information on stock levels, cutting or insulated glass production progress, and priority batches can be displayed on monitors in the production area. This transparent information flow fosters improved communication, ensures synchronization, and enables timely actions if deviations occur.

Towards a Fully Integrated Ecosystem: Unleashing the Potential of ERP and Production Planning Software

Seamless integration from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to production planning software and machines unlocks further possibilities for optimization. Dr. Schäpers advises focusing on areas not directly integrated or reliant on manual paper-based controls. Streamlining the ordering process in the ERP through automated importation of customer orders, plausibility checks, and requesting missing information can enhance efficiency. Real-time stock level checks and automatic control code generation optimize operations. Embracing automated or manual scan-based shipping document creation further streamlines processes. As systems and departments communicate directly and software control prevails, the entire ecosystem becomes more resilient, minimizing errors, and improving operational agility.

Embrace the Journey of Incremental Progress: Unleashing the Full Potential

In the quest for Industry 4.0, every step matters. Alongside the grand vision, organizations can reap substantial benefits by focusing on incremental improvements, error reduction, and flexible adaptation to evolving requirements. Dr. Jan Schäpers highlights the value of embracing smaller, yet impactful, intermediate steps that enhance processes, minimize errors, and boost efficiency. The era of Industry 4.0 beckons, and Hegla stands ready to guide glass processing companies towards a digital future.

Source: HEGLA GmbH & Co. KG with additional information added by GlassBalkan

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On April 20th, the Rimini Technology Centre began an exciting project called “Machine Energy Consumption 4.0.” This innovative collaboration between the Scm Group and the Universities of Bologna, Milan and Florence aims to lower the energy consumption of industrial machines by utilizing digital technologies. As sustainability becomes an increasingly important topic for our present and future, finding new “smart” solutions to reduce energy consumption and promote eco-friendliness is a top priority for modern-day companies.

The Scm Group’s partnership with “MICS, Made in Italy Circular Sustainable” facilitated this collaboration, which focuses on using technology for both economic and production purposes, as well as for protecting the environment and society as a whole. The project will develop tools and methodologies to monitor and reduce energy consumption of industrial machines, contributing significantly to creating a more sustainable future.

“The ‘Machine Energy Consumption 4.0’ project represents a challenge for all participants, but also a great opportunity for growth and development,” says Andrea Anesi, Innovation Director of Scm Group. “Thanks to the collaboration between the different entities involved, new skills and knowledge can be acquired and exchanged, but also new work and business opportunities can be created. It will require the active participation of all members involved, from scientific research to industrial production.”

This project marks an important step towards creating a sustainable and responsible future, and the collaboration between Scm Group and the Universities of Florence, Milan, and Bologna will undoubtedly produce impressive results. We are confident that “Machine Energy Consumption 4.0” will help to spread a new approach to energy use in Italian industries.

Source: CMS SpA with additional information added by GlassBalkan

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